Sunday, December 31, 2023

Onto 2024

The last day of 2023 -- I've or rather we've made it through the holidays pretty much unscathed. 

I've been off work since before Christmas. And after more than a week of eating too much of all the wrong things, and sleeping a little later than usual, I'm feeling recharged, and okay, not so grouchy too. Back to work on Tuesday. 

~Max~

Speaking of eating. We celebrated Ree's 7th birthday on Christmas Eve. She was sent a package from "Maria," her first owner and the person who loved her first (and still does). 

~Birthday girl, Ree~

Ree thought it was better than the half-box of baking soda she ate the week before.  

I want to say thank you to each and every one of you who has visited my blog and taken the time to read, and comment on my posts. 

~Lily~

My continuing goal is to be a better blogger next year than I was this year. There is a lot of room for improvement!!

~Marley~

That includes finishing the posts that I start writing that never get published to my blog. 

~Iva~

And so, I’m looking forward to a lot of things hopefully improving next year. 

~Daisy~

And I wish you all a very Happy New Year and I hope that your 2024 will be a fantastic year for you and your families who are two and 4 legged!! 

24 comments:

  1. I absolutely LOVE every single photo! Happy New Year to all! Lori

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  2. First, we are sorry you all had to pay the hat tax. We also had a less than ideal 2023 (one which after dinner Lady and Man plan to burn while standing around a small fire outside with spiked hot chocolate). Thank you for all you do to help pups in need. We send you our warmest wishes for a wonderful 2024. Lee and Phod and their Lady

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  3. We love all the pictures of the dogs with hats on. Happy New Year to you and all your charges.

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  4. Who knew a cap could be stylishly worn so many ways?
    Godspeed as we enter into the adventure called 2024

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  5. Many, SO many greetings to you and all at Golden Pines. Those photos show happiness in huge amounts, so I am guessing that everyone had a joyous Christmas. Warm hats, a parcel in the mail ( who knew that their so loved doggie would get mail from them for a birthday treat or two?)Maria, this shows love that travels far and wide. Kim, I hope you had some relaxation and without travel times to adhere too, managed to enjoy the days at home. Best wishes to all from down in NZ.

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  6. You are such an inspiration---and I love every one of those 4-leggeds that you continue to give shelter and love to! This has physically been the roughest year I have ever personally had to go through, so I'm hoping that I have so much healing in 2024 so I can become owned by another 4-legged pup. Happy New Year to all of you!!

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  7. Happy New Year to you and your Golden family+ Ree and Todd. Thank you for all you do. I'm hoping for an improving year as well, and maybe finally welcoming a doggie or two into our empty house. Take care! ♥

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  8. I love those pictures! Please don't worry about blogging when there's too much going on. It's important to take care of yourself. ❤️

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  9. The photos of the crew wearing their lights, and hats, made me chuckle - what a wonderful way to start the New Year ! Wishing you all - pups and humans - the very best for the coming year.

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  10. Hello,
    I just love all your furbaby images, so cute. Happy New Year to you and your family, wishing you all the best in 2024!

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  11. Each face posted today brings joy to my heart, Daisy made me laugh out loud and Todd pulls on the strings of my heart every time I see him. I am so glad your retreat for Goldens has become a retreat for those in need no matter the breed. God bless you and Golden Pines, your dream come true. I am thinking you can't find a home for Todd because he belongs where he is....

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  12. Happy New Year! Loved to see the Goldens and Todd in the hat! I always like reading about your pet crew!

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  13. Kim you surely do take the most beautiful photos of your furry ones, capturing lots of love in their eyes.
    Happy New Year to you all...have a good short week at work too
    Hugs Cecilia

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  14. I'm glad you found my new blog, that said, I too need to be a better blogger this year. Happy New Year to you, Carl and all the doggies. That I no longer know except for Todd, shame on me. But I will do better in 2024.

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  15. Oh, what a delight to see your post today and all those bright smiling faces and hats! I'll return to this post any time I need cheering up. (I say that seriously.) Happiest new year to all at Golden Pines and thank you for each and every post!

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  16. I enjoy reading whenever you post something. Thank you for all you do for so many dogs. They do know they are loved when they arrive at your home ❤️

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  17. I meant to add happy birthday to dear Ree who has really scored with her gift box. She ate baking soda? Yuk!

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  18. Yes, good to see all the crew in the hat! Thanks for posting.

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  19. Love the pictures !
    Thank you for your huge heart and compassion for helping these voiceless souls.
    A Happy New Year to you and yours dear friend.
    Hugs,
    Jo

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  20. super photos of all the pups. Laughed out loud at Ree, bet the baking soda cleaned her out...LOL Happy New Year to you and your family, both human and animal!

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  21. Happy New Year to you and your beloved furry friends. Poor Lee - I'll bet she regretted that typical Labrador greediness! Your break will have done you the world of good. Indulgence and relaxation, a perfect prescription for the end of a tough year.

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  22. Hi friends, happy new year! Happy birthday Ree, you are very loved! We were happy to see all these doggy photos!

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  23. You are a life saver for these dogs. I love reading your stories about you and your dogs and look forward to each new post. Thanks for being a godsend to these dogs.

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  24. Loved all the wonderful pictures!

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